About Juliet Waters
Welcome to my virtual office—part workspace, part front porch, a place for learning, conversation, and exploration.
I have always been drawn to learning and helping others uncover their innate capacities. My work spans multiple domains—technology, education, writing, and meditation—all centered on guiding individuals and organizations through the challenges and opportunities of the AI era.
Through Clear Path Learning, I help individuals and teams develop essential skills for a rapidly changing world. Whether you want to sharpen your mind through meditation, enhance your abilities with AI, improve communication skills, or integrate these elements into a professional development plan, I provide the guidance to map the optimal route and stay the course.
My Journey
I began my career as a writer and journalist, contributing to The New York Times, Salon, CBC Radio, CBC Arts, and various magazines and newspapers across North America. Over time, my curiosity led me into the challenges of digital literacy, AI, and education.
In 2012, I learned to code to better understand the digital world shaping our future. This exploration led me to Digital Moment, where I helped build and scale a national education charity from startup to a thriving organization benefiting hundreds of thousand of students and educators. My work took me across Canada—from Vancouver to St. John’s to Iqaluit—collaborating with teachers, policymakers, and researchers to shape the future of digital literacy.
As a chief learning officer and advisor, I worked in partnership with UNESCO, leading The Algorithm and Data Literacy Project, ensuring AI literacy resources were accessible worldwide. In 2019, I was a keynote speaker at the Scratch NGO conference in Nairobi, and in 2021, I presented at UNESCO’s Futures of Learning conference in Beijing.
I wrote The Canadian Primer to Computational Thinking and Code and The AI Primer: A Companion for Developing AI Literacy, providing foundational resources for educators and policymakers.
Bridging AI & Awareness
While I remain committed to digital and AI literacy, my focus has expanded to include the essential role of human wisdom and resilience in an AI-driven world. As technology accelerates, our ability to cultivate clarity, compassion, and awareness becomes more critical than ever.
A lifelong meditator, I am a certified teacher through Tergar International’s Meditation Teaching Program, led by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. I integrate this training with my background in digital education to help individuals and organizations develop socio-emotional intelligence, ethical awareness, and open curiosity—key skills for navigating an unpredictable future.
Beyond Work
I am also a single parent, a travel writer, and the author of Fodor’s Around Montreal With Kids. My essay Bluefooted won the Quebec Writers’ Federation Carte Blanche Award, and I have received grants from Canada Council for the Arts and Conseil des Arts et Lettres du Québec.
A highlight of my writing journey was my time as a resident artist in the Banff Centre’s Literary Journalism Program, where I worked in the legendary “Joni Mitchell” cabin (unfortunately, my real-life office looks nothing like it!).
What’s Next?
I am currently working on my book, Code for Life: From Algorithms to Awareness, exploring how AI and Buddhist wisdom intersect to shape the future of human intelligence. Through writing, speaking, and consulting, I aim to help others stay grounded in their values while adapting to a world increasingly shaped by technology.
If you’re interested in working together—whether through consulting, speaking engagements, or meditation training—let’s connect.
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